Aaron Volpatti

The Washington Nationals sent left-hander Ross Detwiler to the pitching-starved Texas Rangers on Thursday for two minor leaguers, an infielder and a pitcher — both at Single-A — pending an exchange of medical information, according to people familiar with the situation. Detwiler, 28, who saw his role diminish throughout last season, was entering his final year before free agency. He had a 4.00 ERA in 63 innings and was left off the playoff roster. The Nationals selected Detwiler with the sixth overall pick of the 2007 draft. He reached the majors full time by 2009 and started 69 games for he Nationals over five years.

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The Washington Nationals sent left-hander Ross Detwiler to the pitching-starved Texas Rangers on Thursday for two minor leaguers, an infielder and a pitcher — both at Single-A — pending an exchange of medical information, according to people familiar with...